Also known as the West Indian monk seal, the Caribbean monk seal has not been found in the wild since 1952 and is believed to be extinct. Historically, this species was found throughout the Caribbean and Gulf Of Mexico. This species was very abundant prior to the settlement of North America by Europeans. The monk seals lack of fear towards humans and gregarious basking made them easy prey for their meat and oil.nnSpecifications:nn1: 1 scalennPolyurethane resin castn2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw)nnSkull Length 22 cm (8.6 in.)nnOrigin: Southern Atlantic and Gulf of MexiconnPlease be advised that this product is made-to-order and will require additional lead time. For further information about the availability and turnaround time of this item, please contact our customer service team at 1-800-659-SKULL.